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March 05, 2017
GGYA is more than a tradition -- it's a lifestyle

It was the best and worst of times.
A thriving world population hit 5 billion. A gleeful Margaret Thatcher sailed into office, securing her third term as Britain's prime minister. In The Bahamas, a triumphant Sir Lynden Pindling won his sixth, consecutive general election.
The world watched a young Mel Gibson in "Lethal Weapon" and listened to Whitney Houston's hit song, "I Wanna Dance With Somebo...

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December 19, 2016
Dept. of Agriculture hosts workshop on draft animal health regulations

The Department of Agriculture hosted a one-day workshop for relevant stakeholders on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 on draft animal health regulations. The regulations, which are based on international standards, will cover abattoirs and slaughtering facilities, import and export procedures as well as surveillance for animal diseases.
The import and export procedures for live animals and meat will be b...

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December 19, 2016
Department of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture Animal Health Regulations Workshop and Training

The Department of Agriculture hosted a one-day workshop for relevant stakeholders on Tuesday December 6, 2016 on draft animal health regulations. The regulations, which are based on international standards...

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September 15, 2016
Olympic distance added to this years Powerade Potcake Triathlon plus exciting opportunities for the winners!

The fourth annual Potcakeman Triathlon will be taking place at Jaws Beach on Saturday September 24th. Due to the growth of the event and by popular demand, an Olympic distance race has been added to this year?s schedule in addition to the traditional Sprint.

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August 04, 2016
Lily Tomlin to be honored with 2016 SAG Life Achievement Award

Lily Tomlin ? an entertainment maverick whose talents put her at the pinnacle of comedy, acting, writing and producing ? has been named the 53rd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

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May 04, 2016
SPS measures 'of vital importance,' minister says

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures are of "vital importance" to The Bahamas, according to Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan.

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February 17, 2016
EARTHCARE's Gail Woon talks about mangroves to Save The Bays Youth Environmental Ambassadors

On February 13th, 2016, Save The Bays invited Gail Woon, Founder of EARTHCARE and a Director of Save The Bays share her work with the Save The Bays Youth Environmental Ambassadors 2016. The students were listening with rapt attention at the YMCA, learning about Science, the Bahamian Environment and Mangroves.

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October 04, 2015
New bill overhauls sale, transport and care of animals in The Bahamas

The Christie administration has proposed a slew of legislative overhauls to the sale, transport and care of animals as The Bahamas inches closer to World Trade Organization (WTO) accession.

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September 18, 2014
Caribbean Bottling Company sponsors BAARK event

Caribbean Bottling Company has come on as the presenting sponsor for the 2nd BAARK Potcake Man Triathlon.
Living positively is a pillar in the Coca-Cola Company and this initiative is an example of living positively. Not only is it an athletic event encouraging Bahamians to go out and be active, the proceeds go to an honorable organization.
"While animals are not consumers of our products they are...

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September 27, 2014
New Champions Crowned At Baark! Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon!

The second annual Potcakeman Triathlon was a thrilling morning at Jaws Beach on Saturday September 20th 2014...

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